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“Give a typical employee a million, and, he is most likely to use the money to print his CV on fancier paper.” quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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““Give a typical employee a million, and, he is most likely to use the money to print his CV on fancier paper.””

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Giving employees large sums often leads to self‑serving displays rather than productive outcomes.

In simple terms: Big bonuses lead to vanity, not value.

Key Takeaway

Rethink incentive structures.

Themes

economics behavior corporate culture

Mood

critical pragmatic

Type

analytical prescriptive

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • HR policy design
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

motivation resource allocation egoism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do cash incentives truly boost performance?
  • What alternatives motivate employees?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to all industries or cultures.

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